Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
miss-a-train
verb
/mɪs ə treɪn/
Definition
To fail to board a train before it departs.
Examples
- I was running to the platform but I still missed the train.
- Don’t talk too long, or you’ll miss a train!
- He always leaves early so he doesn’t miss a train.
Meaning
The act of not getting onto a train in time, resulting in the train leaving without you.
Synonyms
- miss the bus
- fail to catch
- overlook
